Aortic valve replacement via minimal-access complete sternotomy.

摘要: Minimally invasive approaches to the chest for aortic valve replacement have been proposed recently in an attempt reduce postoperative pain, length of hospital stay, and scarring. An alternative approach entailing a minimal skin incision complete median sternotomy is presented herein. This technique combines advantage limited cosmetic impact with pattern pain ventilatory mechanics typical sternotomy, which enables extubation upon closure early discharge from hospital.